August 23, 1305 - The Scottish patriot/rebel William Wallace is hanged, drawn, and quartered on orders from the English king, Edward I, at Smithfield, London. His body parts are sent to different cities around the country as a warning to would be traitors. His death came as a result of his effort to free Scotland from the occupying English forces.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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